Staff Backend Engineer

Arlo Technologies; Milpitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlo Technologies in Milpitas, CA seeks a Staff Back-End Developer to design, build, and scale backend services and APIs across cloud environments.

You will work with AWS, Java, and distributed systems, stressing security and performance while collaborating with product and QA teams.

Hybrid role; contribute to architecture decisions and improve systems to power Arlo's security and smart-home platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience developing secure, high-performance web applications.
• Hands-on experience with Java.
• Experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices.
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native technologies.
• Growth mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and propose innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Write clean, maintainable code and associated automated tests.
• Build prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and analyze system bottlenecks.
• Design robust RESTful APIs to support mobile and web clients.
• Manage and optimize scalable distributed systems in cloud environments.
• Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across backend systems.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

AWS

Git

Kubernetes

DynamoDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Git

Kubernetes

DynamoDB

Job description

About Arlo:

At Arlo, we’re passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers’ expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they’re at home or away, and we’re committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

Staff Back-End Developer

Location: Milpitas, CA (hybrid)

The digital landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and Arlo remains at the forefront through innovative design and scalable technology solutions. We are seeking a skilled Staff Back-End Developer to join our engineering team and help build mission-critical platforms that power our products and services.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, an analytical mindset, and a natural curiosity for solving complex problems. This individual should be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in designing, developing, and optimizing secure, scalable backend systems.

This role will have a direct impact on product performance, business success, and customer experience.

Key Objectives

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, project managers, QA teams, and engineers to deliver against the long-term technology roadmap
• Develop and maintain unit, component, and integration tests
• Produce high-quality, scalable code that elevates team performance and development velocity
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs
• Write clean, maintainable code and associated automated tests
• Build prototypes, troubleshoot issues, and analyze system bottlenecks
• Design robust RESTful APIs to support mobile and web clients
• Manage and optimize scalable distributed systems in cloud environments
• Improve application performance, reliability, and scalability
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across backend systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science or related field
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and system design
• 8+ years’ experience developing secure, high-performance web applications
• Hands-on experience with Java
• Experience working with AWS cloud services
• Experience with Git and modern version control practices
• Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native technologies
• Growth mindset with the ability to challenge assumptions and propose innovative solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing RESTful APIs, particularly for mobile applications
• Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
• Experience with DynamoDB or other NoSQL databases

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$155,000-225,000/year.However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience.The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

We’re committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate—no matter their background. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor pages to read employee insights and get updates of what it’s like to be part of Arlo.

Arlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.